Mind Grind is a 1996 video game from Microforum International. It was later released in the U.S. as Quiz Quest in 1997.
| Mind Grind | |
|---|---|
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| Developer | Microforum International |
| Publisher | Microforum International |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | 1996[1] |
| Genre | Trivia Game[2] |
Gameplay
editMind Grind is a five‑level trivia game in which alien contestants compete for the right to claim Earth by demonstrating superior knowledge of human trivia. Each level presents a distinct objective beyond answering questions, such as avoiding whirlwinds while climbing pillars or navigating a maze of gates. Throughout the game, a character named Homer serves as the host, offering instructions and reacting to the player's answers. The final level, titled "Looking for Intelligent Signs of Life", requires the player to pilot a ship through space, evade meteoroids, and shoot at crafts that contain trivia questions; taking too many hits ends the game. Saving and exiting returns the player to the start of the current level rather than its midpoint.[3]
Reception
edit| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Gaming World | 2/5[4] |
| GameSpot | 5/10[3] |
| PC Joker | 27%[5] |
| PC Games | 31%[6] |
| PC Action | 48%[7] |
| PC Gamer | 45%[8] |
GameSpot said "Although Mind Grind tries to take an innovative approach to trivia gaming, it falls short of being a truly entertaining experience".[3]
Games Domain said "Otherwise, Mind Grind is a great choice for anyone looking for a well-rounded trivia game that can be enjoyed by all members of the family".[1]
References
edit- 1 2 Kang, Jeff. "Mind Grind". Games Domain. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Mind Grind". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Anderson, Rebecca. "Mind Grind". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 6, 1997. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ Ardai, Charles (December 1996). "Trivia Torment" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. p. 336. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 3, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Mind Grind". PC Joker (in German). July 1997. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Mind Grind". PC Games (in German). June 1997. p. 158. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Mind Grind". PC Action (in German). April 1997. p. 66. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ↑ Douglas, Adam (November 1996). "Mind Grind". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on February 29, 2000. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
External links
edit- Official website (archived)